noun
- plural of longhand; handwriting that is written out in full, not abbreviated or in shorthand
Usage: usually used in contrast with shorthand or typing
Examples
- The secretary took notes in longhands during the meeting.
- She prefers writing in longhands rather than using abbreviations.
- The old letters were written in careful longhands.
- Students were asked to submit their essays in longhands, not typed.
- His longhands were difficult to read because of his hurried writing.